Child injured in hit-and-run, arrest made

A young girl was struck by a vehicle early Friday morning near the intersection of Norma Street and Las Flores Avenue, according to the Ridgecrest Police Department.

By Jack Barnwelljbarnwell@ridgecrestca.com

RIDGECREST — A young girl was struck by a vehicle early Friday morning near the intersection of Norma Street and Las Flores Avenue, according to the Ridgecrest Police Department.

According to Sgt. Justin Dampier, a 7-year-old girl was the victim of a hit-and-run at approximately 7:40 a.m. The vehicle, a Chevrolet Silverado, fled the scene without checking on the girl, according to witness statements.

Dampier said the girl suffered minor-to-moderate injuries and was transported from the scene to Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. The parents were notified on the scene.

An arrest was later made, Dampier added.

RPD took Heidi Johnson, 51, into custody without resistance while she was visiting the hospital. Dampier said the visit was unrelated to the accident.

Dampier said Johnson will be booked into Kern County Central Receiving Facility in Bakersfield on charges of hit-and-run and being under the influence of a controlled substance.